Wednesday, April 27, 2011

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In this issue:
• Bencher Recruitment
• Information Session May 4 in Red Deer

Bencher Recruitment

The Law Society of Alberta is mandated to govern the legal profession in the public interest. Lawyers throughout the province are elected to sit as Benchers to fulfill that mandate. The next Bencher election will be held in November 2011.

The contribution of lawyers to Law Society of Alberta governance in the public interest is of critical importance to self-regulation. Lawyers from all communities, practice and work areas, firm sizes and geographic locations are encouraged to run for election as Bencher.

Information Session May 4 in Red Deer

The Law Society will be holding Bencher Election Information Sessions across the province from April through August. The information sessions will be hosted by current and past Benchers of the Law Society. Experienced Benchers will provide insights on the Law Society’s public interest governance mandate and the role of Benchers. Information on the electoral process and standing for Bencher election will also be provided.

The next information session will be held in Red Deer on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Coronation Inn from 12 to 1 p.m.

Please RSVP by noon on Friday, April 29 to Susan Jensen at susan.jensen@gov.ab.ca or 403-340-7503.

Notice of upcoming Bencher Election Information Sessions in other cities will be available once scheduled.

For more information, please visit www.lawsociety.ab.ca

Election Date Set for Nov. 15, 2011

The Benchers of the Law Society approved the date of November 15, 2011 for the Bencher election.

Nominations must be received by the Law Society offices in Calgary on September 16, 2011. Details on the election and the nomination process will be posted shortly.

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www.lawsociety.ab.ca
Law Society of Alberta
Calgary Office
Suite 500, 919 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2R 1P3
Phone: 403-229-4700

Edmonton Office
201 10060 Jasper Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3R8
Phone: 780-429-3343

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